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Job description
Healthcare Talent is assisting our client in their search for an RN for their beautiful Garden Grove facility. This is a strictly temporary position but new graduates are welcome to apply if they have had exposure to geriatrics in the past.
Our client has a unique business philosophy; their goal is to provide employees with a place to excel while creating something truly meaningful in their work. This philosophy has helped them grow into an award-winning company.
Job Description
Under general supervision, the nurse in this position will deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established protocols.
Duties
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Assess the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks
Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem
Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Facilitates older adults’ active participation in all aspects of their own health care
Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults
Promotes the desirability of quality end‑of‑life care for older adults
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other position‑related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file
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Worksite address
garden grove, CA, 92641, US
Who can apply
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